The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Raysal, WV: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$431,202

Cost of Crime™ for Raysal, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,527 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Raysal in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Raysal, WV Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Raysal ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Raysal's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Raysal is 41.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Raysal Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Raysal varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Raysal, WV see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Raysal, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Raysal for 2025 is $431,202. This translates to approximately $629 per resident and $1,527 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.4% of the median household income in Raysal. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Raysal Compared to Other Cities?

Raysal, WV:	$629
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Raysal is $629 per year, which is $165 more than the national average and $267 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Raysal:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $26 more than in Raysal.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $450 less than in Raysal

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Raysal for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Raysal	Cost per Raysal Resident
Murder	$134,266	$196
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,594	$52
Robbery	$6,097	$9
Assault	$86,415	$126
Kidnapping	$5,111	$7
Vehicle Theft	$9,031	$13
Burglary	$22,369	$33
Theft	$65,372	$95
Arson	$2,352	$3
Vandalism	$29,761	$43
Animal Cruelty	$136	$0
Drug Crimes	$34,592	$50
Identity Theft	$108	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$431,202	$629

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Raysal, WV

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Raysal totals $1,083,506 ($1,582 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,514,708 ($2,211 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Raysal crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Raysal’s 685 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Raysal Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Raysal residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.393
Robbery	0.2830
Rape	0.8570
Murder	0.1043
Total Violent Crime	5.637 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.43
Vehicle Theft	0.8514
Burglary	3.600
Arson	0.1422
Total Property Crime	23.02 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1231
Drug Crimes	6.827
Vandalism	6.082
Identity Theft	0.0203
Animal Cruelty	0.0268
Total "Other" Rate	13.08 (D)

Individual Raysal Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Raysal is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Raysal.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bradshaw, WV	D	D	D-
Lex, WV	D	D	D
Bartley, WV	F	F	F
Jolo, WV	D+	C	D
Avondale, WV	C+	C+	C+
Beartown, WV	C	C+	C+
Yukon, WV	F	F	F
Warriormine, WV	D+	D	C-
Paynesville, WV	C+	A	C
Union City, WV	C+	B+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Raysal is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Moshannon, PA	A+	A+	A+
Richardsville, VA	A	A+	A+
Neapolis, TN	C+	B-	B-
Naturita, CO	F	F	F
Murdo, SD	D+	B-	B-
Mount Willing, SC	C	C	C
Mount Pleasant, WA	C-	C	C
Mount Marion, NY	A	B-	B-
Mount Lucas, TX	D-	D-	D-
Mount George, AR	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Raysal is less safe than the West Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Raysal, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Raysal schools on SchoolGrade

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